The Permanent Secretary of the Interior reveals progress in solving the problem of informal debt. 28,709 cases have entered the debt mediation process. 19,017 cases were able to mediate successfully. Debt amount decreased by 770.76 million baht. All provinces and districts are urged to move forward with debt mediation continuously. Ready to integrate network partners to improve the quality of life of debtors in the informal sector in a sustainable manner.
Mr. Suthiphong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, revealed that the Ministry of Interior has received a registration of people who wish to request the government to help solve the problem of informal debt in accordance with government policy. A total of 153,400 people have registered. The Ministry of Interior has informed all provinces and districts to continue solving the problem of informal debt by inviting creditors and debtors to enter into the debt mediation process. Currently, 28,709 cases have entered the debt mediation pr
ocess. 19,017 cases were successful in mediation. The debt amount decreased by 770.76 million baht, and there were cases where mediation could not be completed. Intending to prosecute 319 cases, with provinces able to invite creditors-debtors to enter the debt mediation process. The first 5 are 1. Nakhon Sawan Province, 2,669 cases, 2. Songkhla Province, 2,258 cases, 3. Nakhon Ratchasima Province, 2,150 cases, 4. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, 1,495 cases, 5. Narathiwat Province. 1,325 cases in which creditors and debtors met and talked with officials as mediators And after this, the relevant agencies will follow up after the mediation negotiations. In order to solve this problem outside the system, the entire process will be successful.
‘At this time, the governor and all the district chiefs Relevant government agencies have been integrated. Especially the government police officer as well as prosecutors protecting rights and providing legal assistance, etc. Invite creditors and debtors to the mediation proc
ess. As well as using the district team mechanism to treat suffering and promote happiness in an integrated and sustainable way. There will be kamnans and village headmen in the area participating in helping to negotiate and mediate for the people who have suffered. and ask the government to help solve the problem In many areas it is not possible to find information or know the true creditors. The administration continues to coordinate closely with the police in searching for information to invite creditors to the mediation process. And of course, in some cases, a perfect compromise cannot be reached. Authorities need to use the legal process to prosecute those who commit crimes. is the granting of a loan without permission and it is lending out loans that charge interest higher than the legal rate,’ Mr. Suthiphong said.
Mr. Suthipong said at the end that Mechanisms of the Ministry of Interior at the local level Under the leadership of the provincial governor and district chief, all network partners have bee
n integrated to encourage informal sector debtors to have a better quality of life in a sustainable way. Whether it is to strengthen food security Development of various career skills Creating savings discipline Including being a mentor in preparing household accounts, etc., which the Ministry of Interior is committed to moving forward with every process that will support and enable the citizens to receive treatment for their suffering and maintain happiness in all dimensions. If the citizens suffer from all problems that are not You can edit it yourself. You can request help via the Damrongtham Center hotline, call 1567, free 24 hours a day, or you can travel to get counseling. Ask for help at the Provincial Damrongtham Center Damrongtham District Center There will be staff available to help, give advice, and coordinate operations. Integrate all agencies to provide assistance in every matter. To enable the Thai people to continue to have a good, sustainable quality of life.
Source: Thai News Agency